Seniors

Community and Home Support

The Commonwealth Home Support Program funded by the Commonwealth Government and Council, helps frail, older people (64 years & over) who are living in the community to maximise their independence.

Services for younger people (people aged under 65 years) will continued to be delivered by Council funded by the Victorian Government, until the National Disability Insurance Scheme (NDIS) is in full operation.

The Commonwealth Home Support Program aims to help people stay living in their own homes for as long as they can and wish to do so by;

Delivering high quality support services

Taking into account each person’s individual goals, preferences and choices

Having a strong emphasis on wellness and quality of life.

Services provided by Council are considered entry-level which means the support provided is low intensity on a short term or ongoing basis. Higher level services may also be delivered on a short term basis.

Ararat Rural City Council also provides services on behalf of a number of other agencies including;

Stawell Regional Health

Department of Veterans Affairs

Grampians Community Health

Villa Maria

Worksafe

Southern Cross Community Care.

These services are provided on a full fee for service basis.

All Council Direct Care Support Workers have a minimum qualification of ;

Certificate III in Aged Care or equivalent

Current First Aid qualification

Annual professional development to keep their high level of skills and professionalism.